Outlook on the Political Future in France, with Hadrien Camatte (Natixis)

In this episode, Dirk Schumacher sits down with Hadrien Camatte from Natixis to dive deep into the fallout of the Barnier government’s collapse.

- Can President Macron cobble together a new government?

- What were Marine Le Pen’s motivations for toppling Barnier, and what does it mean for France’s political future?

- As parliamentary elections loom in mid-2025, will the country see a stable majority—or more uncertainty?

- How would a provisional 2025 budget shape France’s fiscal path and consolidation efforts?

- Will political instability rattle rating agencies—and could that impact bond yields?